Graphic Installer Trainee

About us

Olson Visual is one of the most recognized, large-format printing companies in Southern California with over 70 years in business. In our full-service studio located in Hawthorne, CA we design, build, and display for major film studios, movie theaters, event companies, and various other corporations.

Our mission is to deliver the best-looking display our customers can imagine, helping portray their story. We do this by having an installation team that is reliable and innovative.

Graphic Installer Trainee Description

We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on individual to join our team as a Graphic Installer Trainee. This is an exciting opportunity to break into the graphics industry—no prior experience is required, and we’ll provide all the training you need on the job. As part of our installation crew, you’ll help bring large-scale visual displays to life in iconic locations like movie theaters (including the TCL Chinese Theatre), hotel convention centers (such as LA Live Marriott), and luxury shopping destinations like The Grove and Americana. You’ll learn how to install banners, building wraps, wall murals, and floor graphics using hand tools, power tools, ladders, and lifts—including scissor and boom lifts, therefore the ability and willingness to work at various heights is required for this position.

This is a full-time job that requires flexibility, as shifts vary daily and include various start times, long hours (reaching Overtime and possibly Double-Time) during peak periods, and sometimes working overnight and weekends depending on project needs. We’re seeking someone who’s eager to learn, reliable, and ready to be part of a collaborative team that takes pride in their work. As you gain more experience, you’ll also have the opportunity to travel for projects outside the city, county, or state with trips ranging from a few days to a week.

Candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Have a valid CA driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Have a valid Real ID or Passport (Future travel)
• Be at least 21 years old to qualify to drive our vehicles
• Able to speak and read in English
• Able to see properly; proper vision, up close and with distance (with corrective lenses if needed)
• Able to Stand, bend, and grasp on a regular basis
• Able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis
• Able to climb ladders
• Able to use tape measure accurately and have mechanical skills to use hand power tools
• Detail oriented
• Self-starter, disciplined and safety oriented
• Be cooperative and able to work in a team environment
• Have willingness and desire to learn the required techniques and skills
• Able to take direction and learn new processes, skills and techniques
• Able to start work early mornings (3, 4, or 5am), evenings (6pm or 8pm) or nighttime (9pm or 11pm)
• Able to adapt to a flexible schedule, will be expected to work overtime, weekends and occasionally work overnights and holidays
• Able and willing to travel out of the city, county, or state as needed
• Desire to make a career and grow in our company
• Understands and focuses on staying in line with our company vision and values

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Listens, learns, and works with Install supervisor, lead installer, and experienced installers
• Installation of banners, building wraps, interior and exterior wall murals, floor graphics and decals
• Installation of windows graphics on 1st and 2nd surface
• Building custom displays and booth setup using T3 Modular system
• Using scissors lift or boom lifts as needed for the job
• Driving company trucks to various worksites
• Maintaining company work trucks clean
• Helping in the shop with the production of graphics as needed

Our company culture:

• Team-oriented – cooperative and collaborative
• People-oriented – supportive, focused on fairness; enjoys interacting with others
• Detail-oriented – focused on quality and precision

Olson Visual provides its employees with a dynamic work environment and rewards its employees with competitive salaries.

If you enjoy working on different projects, problem solving, and taking initiative without a supervisor standing over your shoulder, then take this opportunity and submit your resume today.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to adapt to working long hours (OT / DT), and work some weekends during peak periods?
• Will you be able to adapt to working various start times throughout the week with 1 or 2 days in advance notice?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hawthorne, CA 90250 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22